This is in the garden of a house I am buying in western France on a permanently south facing aspect. Has been allowed to take over a large part of the lawn but only appears to be one plant. Hope the photos help.
Re: Identification, tree with fruit that looks like a rd lizard head With good reason, too! It will flower much better if never pruned, as Magnolias do not respond well to pruning.
Re: Identification, tree with fruit that looks like a rd lizard head Showy fragrant flowers in spring.